Police Crack Murder Case in Tirupati
Nellore rural police have successfully solved the murder case of Kottividi Penchalayya, who was brutally killed on Friday evening near the Kallurupalli Housing Board arch. The investigation revealed that long-standing disputes in the colony led to the fatal attack.
Murder Stemmed from Local Disputes
Disclosing the case details to media on Sunday, Nellore rural DSP Ghattamaneni Srinivasa Rao stated that the victim was returning home when he was intercepted and attacked by a group of youngsters. The investigation uncovered that the murder resulted from tensions between Penchalayya and a local woman, Arava Kamakshi, who was involved in ganja-related activities.
The victim had raised concerns about her illegal activities, including gatherings of youths with criminal backgrounds at her residence. The hostility escalated when Kamakshi felt insulted after Penchalayya opposed her involvement in the colony's temple committee. This ongoing conflict prompted her and her associates to plan the violent assault.
Brutal Attack Details Emerge
According to police reports, Penchalayya was traveling home with his younger son when a group of youths intercepted him on motorcycles. The attackers hit his scooter with their bikes, causing him to fall, then chased and stabbed him multiple times before escaping the scene. The victim succumbed to his injuries shortly after the attack.
Swift Police Action Leads to Arrests
Acting on the directions of Nellore district SP Dr Ajita Vejendla, special teams were formed immediately after the murder. DSP Rao confirmed that thorough searches and technical tracking helped identify those involved in the crime.
Seven accused have been arrested so far, while police continue efforts to trace the remaining suspects. The arrested individuals have been identified as:
- Nagula Janakiram (24)
- Dara Vishnuvardhan (22)
- Arava Santosh (19)
- Mindala Lohith (22)
- Eega Vinay (21)
- Kalluru Santosh (18)
- Arava Joseph (40)
All arrested persons are from different parts of Nellore district. Police recovered the knives used in the attack and seized three motorcycles linked to the accused during the investigation.
The DSP emphasized that police teams are continuing their search for the remaining suspects and assured that strict action will be taken against everyone involved in planning or executing the murder.
